Top 5 local election battles to watch this May
With the local elections on 1 May, Left Foot Forward picks out the most competitive races and potential game-changers.
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Right-Wing Media Watch – Trump calls media ‘illegal’ – by that logic, shouldn’t some UK papers be behind bars too?
At its best, British journalism is very good indeed. But when bad, it can be truly awful. Our tabloid newspapers, in particular, have long been the architects of their own brand of media warfare.
European Movement urges public to encourage MPs to attend debate on UK rejoining the EU
The debate follows a petition which was signed by almost 134,000 for Britain to apply to join the EU as a full member as soon as possible.
NUJ calls out bonus disparities at Reach, as CEO receives £662k, while staff get £600
“This is poor reward for their part in the business turnaround.”
Will the right unite – and how will the left respond?
If the right unites, especially if Dominic Cummings, the inveterate plotter and ‘strategic genius’ (Barnard Castle rather undermined the genius label) gets into bed with Farage, the left could be in trouble. How Labour responds will be crucial.
Emergency protests erupt across Britain in response to the collapse of the Gaza ceasefire
“Israel has renewed its genocidal assault on Gaza. We must take action for Palestine now.”
There is no legislative, one-size-fits-all, solution to assisted dying
Labour MP Patrick Hurley argues that attempting to legislate for something so deeply personal will likely miss the mark.
We need a national strategy to stop disabled people being locked out of rail travel
Lib Dem MP Adam Dance explains how our railways need to be made more accessible.
Anti-Elon Musk group hands out Musk B-Gone air fresheners at London Tesla store
The Musk B-Gone air fresheners were handed out to customers at Tesla’s showroom.
Humiliation for Kemi Badenoch after senior Tory MP backs Tory-Reform pact
“The wheels are already coming off this shambolic Tory local election campaign.”
Prem Sikka: A boost in the minimum wage is welcome, but more must be done to improve people’s material conditions
‘Despite the increase, the minimum wage will still be comparatively low, and millions will live below the minimum acceptable standard of living.’
